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Nissan LEAF vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan LEAF vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,915

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $16,679

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,263

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $14,898

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017201720172017
ModelLEAFRCRCRCRC
TrimSL200t300350F
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $37,250 $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $64,165
Base Invoice $35,668 $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $59,673
Floor mats 170        
Door sill trim plates 125        
Cargo net 20 65 65 65 65
Triple-Beam LED Headlamps   1,160 1,160    
F Sport Package   4,105 3,700    
Navigation Package   1,470 1,470 1,470 1,470
Cargo mat   105 105 105 105
Rear spoiler   399 399 399  
Fog lights   410 410 410  
LED headlights       1,160  
All Weather Package         280
Premium Package F         3,240
Floor mats 131        
Door sill trim plates 99        
Cargo net 15 39 39 39 39
Triple-Beam LED Headlamps   1,067 1,067    
F Sport Package   3,777 3,404    
Navigation Package   1,360 1,360 1,360 1,360
Cargo mat   65 65 65 65
Rear spoiler   280 280 280  
Fog lights   376 376 376  
LED headlights       1,067  
All Weather Package         259
Premium Package F         2,981
Options (change) 315 7,714 7,309 3,609 5,160
Options (change) 245 6,964 6,591 3,187 4,704
Destination 850 975 975 975 975
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0 0
Total Price $30,915 $48,844 $51,054 $47,594 $70,300
Total Invoice $29,263 $45,284 $47,342 $44,161 $65,352

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,934
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,317
Model Year20122017201720172017
ModelLEAFRCRCRCRC
TrimSL200t300350F
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine107hp E241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionA1T8T6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6256, 10256, 10256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/40-19235/40-19235/45-18255/35-19
Total Price$30,915$48,844$51,054$47,594$70,300
Adjustments for Features0-3,995-5,220-1,845-5,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,915$44,849$45,834$45,749$65,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$985$900$20,441
Total Invoice$29,263$45,284$47,342$44,161$65,352
Adjustments for Features0-3,704-4,840-1,712-4,657
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,263$41,580$42,502$42,449$60,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$922$869$19,115

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20122017201720172017
ModelLEAFRCRCRCRC
TrimSL200t300350F
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300$1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
FWD$0    
RWD $0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0$0 $0
Heated steering wheel$100 $100 $100
Photovoltaic solar panel$250    
Power rear side windows$200    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350 $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Blind spot warning system $200$200 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 $100
High performance brake pads (optional) $0   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75    
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Second-row high console    $250
Second-row low console $100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear wiper$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15
Wiper de-icer    $25
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack$0    
DC quick-charging capability$750    
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler    $400
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Boost gauge $75   
Detailed driving style feedback$100    
Digital instruments$0    
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250 $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Performance meter $150$150 $150
Tachometer $75$75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim    $200
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 $200
Heated second row seats$200    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 $200
Metal pedals $75$75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede    $200
Wood trim $300 $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 $500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,120$8,115$9,340$5,965$9,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,995$5,220$1,845$5,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,704-4,840-1,712-4,657

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20122017
ModelLEAFRC
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in107.5 in
Length175.0 in184.8 in
Width69.7 in72.4 in
Height61.0 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,367 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Memory system, driver seat200No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
265/35YR19 tires200No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested2006%
Total Not Requested295094%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62574%
Total Not Requested22526%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
235/40VR19 tires400No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested1004%
Total Not Requested262596%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62574%
Total Not Requested22526%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62574%
Total Not Requested22526%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62574%
Total Not Requested22526%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10057%
Total Not Requested7543%
Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200No
LED headlights250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45020%
Total Not Requested179080%

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